COSMETOLOGY ILLINOIS STATE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE QUESTION S AND
ANSWERS.
Question :Sterilization is the only type of cleaning that will
kill which of the following?
Correct Answer:Bacterial spores
Question :Which is the highest level of decontamination used
for implements in salons?
Correct Answer:Sterilization
Question :All of the following or types of potentially harmful
organisms which may cause infectious disease except?
Correct Answer:Lactobacillus
Question :Which is the appropriate treatment for eye
irritation?
Correct Answer:Flush I with plenty of clean water
Question :Which of the following is characteristic of a wax
burner with some redness and irritation but no blisters?
Correct Answer:1st° burn
Question :Which of the following is the first step in
responding to a blood exposure incident?
Correct Answer:Stop the service
Question :What is the first step in disinfecting implements?
Correct Answer:Scrub it with soap and water
Question :Which of the following should you offer a client
for draping one waxing under arms?
Correct Answer:Terry wrap
Question :Which is a place used for storing disinfected tools
and implements in the salon?
Correct Answer:Covered container
Question :What must a new client do before their first service
is performed?
Correct Answer:Complete a consultation card
Question :Which is the lowest level of decontamination?
Correct Answer:Sanitizing a surface
Question :Which of the following is the best way to avoid
accidental exposure to bodily fluids and blood borne pathogen's on the skin?
Correct Answer:Wearing gloves
Question :Which disinfect it is appropriate for stopping the
takeover of the host cells reproductive function?
Correct Answer:Virucidal
Question :All of the following are true when testing the
temperature of wax except?
Correct Answer:Wax should be runny
Question :What is the meaning of nonpathogenic?
Correct Answer:Harmless organisms that may perform
useful functions
Question :Which procedure would prepare implements that
may accidentally be exposed to blood or bodily fluid?
Correct Answer:Disinfection
Question :Which is the first step if you get blood or other
potentially infectious materials in your eyes nose mouth or on broken skin?
Correct Answer:Immediately flood the exposed area with
water
Question :Which of the following is the first step in properly
cleaning a foot tub?
Correct Answer:Drain the water from a footbath and
remove any visible debris
Question :All of the following prevent Burns while waxing
except?
Correct Answer:Heat wax in a microwave or stove top
Question :Which of the following is the decontamination
method 2 for blood or other infectious materials on items?
Correct Answer:Cleaning then sterilizing
Question :All of the following products contain a strong
alkaline known as why her sodium hydroxide except?
Correct Answer:Neutralizers
Question :All of the following are examples of the use of
matter in cosmetology except?
Correct Answer:Applying light therapy
Question :Deep conditioning treatment penetrate which layer
of the hair?
Correct Answer:Cuticle
Question :Which of the following terms best describes a
procedure or condition that may produce undesirable side effects during a scalp massage due to any medical issues a client may have?